Variability in gentamicin use in neonates in England

Following a large number of patient safety incidents relating to the use of intravenous gentamicin in neonates, a national telephone surgery was conducted on the use of gentamicin in neonatal units in England for the treatment of early or late onset infection, as part of the National Patient Safety Agency project. Prescribing regimes and gentamicin monitoring practices were surveyed.